Herb
Bloodroot
A traditional herb applied topically as a fungicide for skin and nail fungus.
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🌱 What it is
Bloodroot is a strong, berberine-containing herb traditionally applied externally for fungal skin conditions.
📜 Where it comes from
Bloodroot was used by Native American peoples, including the Cherokee, as a dye and a topical treatment for skin ailments and fungal conditions. Its bright red sap and strong action made it a well-known, if potent, remedy in 19th-century American folk and botanic medicine, still referenced today for topical fungal use.
🥄 How to use it
Apply a well-diluted preparation to affected areas only, following product label directions closely; for external use only.
How much: Use only as a well-diluted topicalSomething you put on your skin rather than swallow. More → preparation, per product label directions.
Why it works: Bloodroot contains berberine and other compounds that have traditionally been used against fungus when applied to the skin.
⚠️ Cautions
- External use only — bloodroot is caustic and unsafe to ingest or apply undiluted to large skin areas.
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Do not apply to broken skin, mucous membranes, or near the eyes.
- Discontinue if irritation, burning, or a wound develops and see a doctor.
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